Governance
GOVERNANCE OFFICER
Kyle Whitaker
(he/him/his)
governance@asus.queensu.ca
The Governance Office is responsible for looking after the internal administration of ASUS. The Office serves as a resource for the governing bodies of ASUS and Department Student Councils. We’re also responsible for ASUS Elections! More information on those is below.
Governance Office Hours
MON: 11:30AM - 2:30PM
TUES: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
WED: 11:30AM - 2:30PM
THURS: 11:30AM - 2:30PM
ASUS Assembly Dates 2026-2027
September 17th
5:30 pm
Dunning Hall, Room 27
October 19th
7:00 pm
TBD
November 5th
7:00 pm
TBD
November 26th
7:00 pm
TBD
January 21st
7:00 pm
TBD
February 11th
7:00 pm
TBD
March 18th
7:00 pm
Location TBA
April Transition Assembly
7:00 pm
Location TBA
Elections
Gain experience in politics and internal affairs by running an election, or running in it! Email any questions to cro@asus.queensu.ca!
Fall-By Election Timeline:
Nomination Period: September 20-29
All Candidates Meeting: September 30
Verification Period: September 30-October 1
Campaign Period: October 1-7
Debate/Open Forum: October 6
Voting Days: October 8-9
View the Elections and Referenda Policy Manual HERE
Common Policy Links
Assembly
The officer oversees the smooth running of the ASUS assembly by supervising the meeting agenda and minutes, updating the Policy Manual and Constitution and addressing and concerns of a breach in Policy or Constitution.
Advisory Board
The ASUS Advisory Board oversees the Society’s long term strategic planning and ensures fiscal sustainability. There are seven voting members of the Board, including the ASUS President and Vice-President. Directors on the Board are also tasked with critically assessing Council’s strategic plans and the Society general budget.
Email board@asus.queensu.ca
So You Wanna Run in an Election - Executive Edition!
Missed our event on December 1st? Watch the recording to see what you missed at our Executive Edition of “So You Wanna Run in an Election?” for some advice from past and present ASUS Executive!
Archives
A more centralized information location where ASUS students can access ASUS history, both recent and not so recent. This will include brochures, media, publications, initiatives and timelines.
Email archives@asus.queensu.ca